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Can thyroidectomy (sub-total) affect fertility in women?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Only if...: Thyroid levels are not normal. Prolactin should also always be checked in thyroid conditions.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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40yr Female had Thyroid Cancer 2017 had thyroidectomy.last consultant review Jan 2020 normal blood result.Recent blood test Thyroglobulin Ab 90.02 IU/ml Range 0-4.11. Free T4 1.01 ng/dl Range 0.70-1.48 TSH 2.38 Range 0.35-4.94 sign of cancer return?

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